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San Tomé Airport

IATA SOMICAO SVST🇻🇪 El Tigre
Coordinates
8.9451°N, 64.1511°W
Elevation
861 ft (262 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
VE-B
Time zone
Caracas(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
18:41
Civil dusk
19:04

About 12h 36m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About San Tomé Airport

San Tomé Airport

San Tomé Airport is an airport at the town of San Tomé, in the Venezuelan state of Anzoátegui. Also known as Don Edmundo Barrios Airport in honor to the founder of the weekly Antorcha. It also serves the cities of El Tigre and San José de Guanipa, located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) southwest of San Tomé.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SVST

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 266,299 ft / 1,920 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
18 / 361,785 ft / 544 m90 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.850 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SVR2516 - OIL ZONE ANZOÁTEGUISpecial useRestrictedGND3500 ft MSL
SVSTSpecial useATZGND1500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Venezuela airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Tomé Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Tomé Airport?

The ICAO code for San Tomé Airport is SVST, and its IATA code is SOM.

Where is San Tomé Airport located?

San Tomé Airport is medium airport located in El Tigre, Venezuela, at an elevation of 861 ft (262 m).

How many runways does San Tomé Airport have?

San Tomé Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,299 ft / 1,920 m.

Which airlines fly to San Tomé Airport?

Airlines historically serving San Tomé Airport include Conviasa (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from San Tomé Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from San Tomé Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is San Tomé Airport in?

San Tomé Airport is in the America/Caracas time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at San Tomé Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Tomé Airport is approximately 14.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Tomé Airport?

The nearest airport to San Tomé Airport is El Tigre Airport (ELX), about 7.5 nm to the ssw, followed by Mata Airport and Las Adjuntas Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. San Tomé Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.